Used to be singing the 'Blu's...Not Anymore

[bonezit]

This is only my second(?) post so far but I thought I would introduce myself and share a quick story (which I'm sure is a familiar story but oh well ) I started vaping around Christmas of last year. My wife, who I just married last Nov, bought me an e-cig because she was hoping I'd quit smoking. I had done a little research beforehand and thought that I really liked the Blu (obviously I didn't do my research on here....my bad lol). When it came in, it was pretty sweet, or so I thought. After a week or so I was having a hard time getting any vapor out of the ecig (I recently figured out that the Atty was all clogged up).

I basically put down the E-cigs at that point and went back to analogs. My wife was not pleased lol. About 2 weeks ago I start snusing Swedish Snus, which I had done in the past and enjoyed. I was looking up information about different snusing when I came across a link that said something to the extent of "Using Snus in and E-cig". Naturally I was intrigued, the link led me to a page that had another link to....you guessed it, Tropical Bob (Who reminds me so much of my own grand-father...it's a good thing TB, promise).

After watching his video I was interested in E-cigs again (and nasal Snuff, Pipe Smoking, and everything else he does in his videos ) and that research led me to here.

Ok, so that was a little bit long for an intro but, oh well, basically I went online and bought me some 510 cartomizers and some e-liquid from LiteCigUSA. The 510 are slightly bigger in diameter for my Blu batteries but they screw on just fine and works great. I haven't had a cigarette since I got the order and I'm elated.

Here's to hoping I can keep the analogs at bay. Well, that's my story, and my second post, 3 more to go lol.

 

[dee5]

Welcome to the forum bonezit! ( sorry, but your user name gives me the shivers!) I'm so glad you decided to give e-cigs another try. I love TropicalBob's video's too, sad but we don't see him here very often anymore. Keep reading the forum and learning and remember we're always here to answer questions.

 

[zab_kk]

I feel compelled to put my 2nd post on your thread as well! I started back in January, and have been analog free ever since!! 11yrs of analogs and BOOM, done with this mini e-miracle! Good luck, hope it all works for you!

 

[hairball]

Glad you found a good setup and some good juice. Welcome to ECF. Read, read, read the forums. Tons of info and if you can't find the answer, please ask.

 

[bonezit]

Thanks everyone for the replies and comments. As far as my username goes, it's actually supposed to look like this "BonezIT" because my nickname is Bonez and I'm an IT Technician, but eh, so it goes, lol. I've actually been lookoing at this site for about a week now before I even made my first post, it seems like a pretty good place and an excellent source for all knowledge regarding e-cigs. Thanks again.

 

[Top Jimi]

BonezIT do you practice Aikido? I also started with the blu cig I bought the riva 510 and I like it very much been using it for a few days now it's just way better battery life and vapor wise.

 

[meems]

Be prepared...your journey has just begun! I started with Blu..went to joye 510's then to the eGo...oh, and try a manual battery..you'll never go back!

 

[sekhmetsfire]

I didn't start with the Blu but one of my friends did, she called my raving about it and how she was quitting smoking (this is like back in Nov) So in a way Blu's did kinda help me make the switch because after she called me and told me about this "amazing e-cig" I started doing my research. Thats how I found ecf and within a day or two of her telling me about it I ordered my 510....then my hubby an ego, then me an ego, then my Omega and just recently my AV Joker...hahaha I think its safe to say I'm now officially a vaper, lol. Coming up on our 6 month vaper-versary! Congratulations on making the switch!!!

 

[bonezit]

Jimi, I don't practice aikido, I'm guessing you asked because of my Avatar. I'm actually a Buddhist, but i've always wanted to study a martial art. I studied Brazilian Jui-Jitsu with a teacher that trained under Jorge Gurgel but that was a long time ago.

I've wanted to switch to a manual battery but my buying power is kinda frozen at the moment. Between just getting married, buying a house, and having to buy my wife a new (and by new I mean 2007 model lol) car, I'm doing good to pay the bills and keep food in the house. lol.

I'll probably be trying a good amount of alts when finances permit, but I'm doing alright with what I have for now. thanks for the suggestions everyone.

 

[bonezit]

By the way, being 21 with a wife that's 20....Car Insurance Sucks for pricing based on age! Just saying..lol

 

[H Niemand]

BTW, you can clean and refill the Blu cartos.

 

[bonezit]

Thanks Niemand, I didn't know that. How exactly would you go about doing that?

Also, I had a question of preference (i think). As far as the 510 Cartomizers go, which do most people prefer, BOGE or JOYe? The batch that I bought were the Joye and they do me fine. I was just wondering if the BOGE were actually better. I'm probably going to try them anyway, just wanted some opinions before I do.

 

[Pneathery]

The Boge are better, the best is from ikenvape, he designs them himself, and has them made in china, but they are the cream of the crop, and are priced as such, and as soon as they appear on his site, they are sold out.
Personally I fell in love with vaping using a Boge LR carto and a drip tip. Just pull the rubber soft tip out, and throw them away and put your drip tip in it. Works great, plus the LR causes ALOT more vapor.........oh I forgot, you have a tiny battery still. Forget what I said.
It won't make much difference with the battery you are using, go for the cheapest, and save up your $30 for a "Riva 510" from liberty flights. If you click on the coupon code on the top left side of the page, they sell the Riva 510 lite kit for $29, that is a clone of the Joye Ego. The batteries last for 6-12 hours between charges, when you get something like that, then what I was talking about applies. Until then just go with the cheapest, your batteries won't give you enough juice to make too much of a difference. Good luck, and congratulations!

 

[H Niemand]

The way I clean and refill the Blu cartos is as follows.
I pop the top off where your mouth goes by sticking a straightened paper clip in the hole and carefully prying it off.
I rinse it out with hot water and blow it out from the screw end.
Then, I immerse it in 100 proof, cheap vodka for about and hour. I've done it longer with no problem. I stir it occasionally.
I blow it out from the screw end again and place in a toaster oven at 200 for about 40 minutes.
I let it air dry overnight after that, about 12 hours.
I drip one of my juices into the batting on the sides the next day. I drip 4, quarter turn, drip 4, etc. About 12 drops total.
I put the little plastic cap on the screw end, place the top I pried off back and push it back in.
I usually do this on the underside of a table so that it remains square into the carto.
I let it sit for a bit to distribute the juice and vape away.
I usually do 10 or so at a shot.
I've done this 5 times so far and only lost 2 Blu cartos to atty failure. I also use Boge cartos. I gave away my Blu yesterday but used the Boge cartos before that. Remember to do a slow, easy draw so that the Blu auto battery doesn't shut off too soon.

 

[bonezit]

Pneathery, thanks for the advice regarding the Cartomizers and for the recommendation. When I get a little money saved up, i'll probably be taking your advice.

Niemand, Thanks for the process of cleaning the carts. It doesn't cease to amaze me how helpful the people on this forum are. Wish I had found this place a long time ago, my lungs would probably be in better shape. lol

 

[Empress Kitty]

Pneathery, thanks for the advice regarding the Cartomizers and for the recommendation. When I get a little money saved up, i'll probably be taking your advice.

Niemand, Thanks for the process of cleaning the carts. It doesn't cease to amaze me how helpful the people on this forum are. Wish I had found this place a long time ago, my lungs would probably be in better shape. lol

I agree this place is great for info! I started vaping a year ago with Blu (a few friends use Blu and got me to buy one) I use it off and on but still have a PAD analog problem because I have 2 batts for Blu 1 atty left and 4 cartos (2 unused left) the batts suck and the vapor production just isnt enough to keep me off analogs.
That said I have an order in with Puresmoker for an PINK ego (and some juice/driptip/cartos/etc) I can't wait! From all i have read on here i should be able to stop the analogs completely with my new ego. Now I just hope it gets here asap because i spent my cig budget on it and at a PAD of $7 per pack cigs it adds up! lol
I have a PT comeing for my Blu cartos to help me try to smoke fewer analogs until my ego gets here.
Love and Peace,
Kitty

 

[Boodle]

Meems. Thank you for the reminder. Much to read and learn.

 

[Empress Kitty]

UGH stupid cat disappeared one of my batts/cartos -.- I think it fell into the trash (the same trash I just used to clean their litterboxes) EWWWW I hope it turns up elsewhere but I am not diggin in cat waste yuck!

 

[H Niemand]

Kitty, I went from a PAD to 2 PADs to 2 analogs per day max vapeing in two months. I went from my 2 Blus to 5 regular 510s and 2 Egos, all manual. Use up those Blu cartos on your new toy. They are a little short but they work.
Just don't try and charge your Blu with the regular 510 charger and v/v. The polarization is reversed and it won't work.

 

[Empress Kitty]

Kitty, I went from a PAD to 2 PADs to 2 analogs per day max vapeing in two months. I went from my 2 Blus to 5 regular 510s and 2 Egos, all manual. Use up those Blu cartos on your new toy. They are a little short but they work.
Just don't try and charge your Blu with the regular 510 charger and v/v. The polarization is reversed and it won't work.

Ive got blank BOGE cartos and juice on the way with my ego and a l88b PT to use with the blu carts/cartos and for emergencies ^.^